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Old is old is old?

H Feifel1, S Strack

  • 1Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic, Los Angeles, California 90013.

Psychology and Aging
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
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This study compared young-old and old-old men, finding significant similarities across personality, mood, and behaviors. Gerontology research should view aging individuals holistically, not just based on age.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology of Aging
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • Aging is a complex process with diverse individual experiences.
  • Understanding variations within the elderly population is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research often aggregates older adults, potentially masking important subgroup differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential psychological and behavioral differences between two distinct elderly male subgroups: the young-old and the old-old.
  • To identify specific characteristics that differentiate these age groups.
  • To inform gerontological research by highlighting the importance of individual variation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of two matched subgroups of elderly men: young-old (65-74 years) and old-old (75+ years).

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  • Data collection through interviews and standardized testing of personality, mood, attitudes, and behaviors.
  • Statistical analysis using t tests and correlations to identify significant differences.

    • Main Results:

    • While some minor differences were detected via statistical analysis (t tests, correlations), the majority of variables showed striking similarities between the young-old and old-old groups.
    • Both subgroups comprised generally healthy men from community settings.
    • The overall findings emphasize the homogeneity rather than heterogeneity between these aging cohorts on the assessed characteristics.

    Conclusions:

    • Age-advancing changes do not necessarily lead to profound psychological or behavioral divergence between the young-old and old-old.
    • Gerontological understanding benefits from a holistic perspective, considering the entire individual rather than solely focusing on senescence.
    • Future research should prioritize comprehensive individual assessments to capture the nuances of aging.